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11-03-2012, 07:03 PM | #1 |
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Roof dents from BIG rock on freeway
So I had an amazing day today with the first South FL FRS/BRZ meet, nice turn out with 17 cars (only 2 BRZ's).
To the point. Coming down the Tpike almost at my exit, I heard a LOUD sound, and instantly knew it was bad. (see below pics) Now my questions and concerns. I don't mind the dents that much, it was bound to eventually happen. My only concern is that the exposed metal is going to rust. I want your honest options, and suggestions. Can I touch up paint it and call it a day? I really honestly hugely DON'T want my roof repainted. It will never be like factory. I can deal with it being dented for real, but want to know if i only do touch up paint, will the rest of the paint continue to crack and fall off? Thanks for your help!!
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Hmmm. Opportunity to wrap the roof: black (like the pack) or WHITE?
If you do a wrap, just clean the area with 10% isopropyl/water, dry and rub in bees wax first. |
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can u take another pic with like a penny next to it. also a rock hit my windshield coming back i though that u were behind me. it didnt look like it hit u. i got my windshield nicked up from it.
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I'll take another pic tomorrow with more light.
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I really don't want to wrap it. The more I look at it, the more I think I will end up with the best reputable auto painter in Miami. I think touch up paint won't be good enough to prevent rust and paint cracking.
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There are ways to massage the dent out, then you get a tiny bit of filler for the scrape.. and then paint... you can wetsand before you paint then 3 layers of touch up paint, wet sand then buff it... Go watch some videos on "Paint COrrection" the process is the same but you add in a little touch up paint... the DENT is the harder to fix thing.
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As far as rust is concerned, since the roof is aluminum instead of steel, it shouldn't be too bad, though I agree you should get it fixed regardless.
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Great point!
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First post has been updated with more detailed pictures.
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As far as I have heard, roof and all other body panels are steel, other than the hood and trunk, which are aluminum.
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Wow that's a nasty dent! I would have a PDR specialist look at it before doing any paintwork to it. When I had a door ding I was able to SMS a picture of the ding to the PDR guy for an estimate before my actual appointment; perhaps you can do something similar to see what can be done to fix that.
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